BCQ reflects on one of our darkest periods for BHM
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BCQ reflects on one of our darkest periods for BHM

Slavery: A Crime Against Humanity On Friday February 23 a cross section of Montrealers gathered at the Black Coalition of Quebec meeting hall at 5201 Decarie Blvd in Montreal...

It’s clear to see America is facing a crisis of responsibility Opinions

It’s clear to see America is facing a crisis of responsibility

Beyond the Guns Once again America is engulfed in what she does best—mourn, the most recent reason being the senseless killing of 14 students and 3 faculty members at...

Black History Month: Remembering Viola Desmond’s fight for change
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Black History Month: Remembering Viola Desmond’s fight for change

On a fall evening in 1946, one woman’s act of courage and resilience in the face of racism would prove to be a pivotal moment in Canada’s history. Viola...

Exploring Biblical Roots of Black History Opinions

Exploring Biblical Roots of Black History

Novel Thomas Believe it, there are stories in the Bible to help us better understand our African history, and there’s much to be extracted as we continue in our...

The lingering Mystery of the P.K. Subban Trade
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The lingering Mystery of the P.K. Subban Trade

Race and fair play are the issues Alwin Spence On Saturday, November 18, 2017, after an interview with former Montreal Canadien hockey star P.K. Subban, Mr. Brendan Kelly wrote...

Achevers Celebrated for BHM 2K18
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Achevers Celebrated for BHM 2K18

Contact Staff Sixteen Montrealers and a group of community activists are being recognized for their achievements and contributions as laureates in the 2018 Black History Month calendar. Among the...

Documenting the effects of Systemic Racism in Quebec
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Documenting the effects of Systemic Racism in Quebec

BCQ’s brief to the Quebec government chronicles a long history of marginalization of Blacks and other cultural communities Egbert Gaye The Black Coalition of Quebec (BCQ) has completed a...

Yasuke the African Samurai
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Yasuke the African Samurai

‘’The Samurai warrior is one of the most enduring symbols of Japanese culture’’ by J. Leblanc In 1549 Jesuit Missionaries arrived in Japan hoping to propagate the Christian faith....

No Whitewashing of Martin Luther King’s legacy. Let’s celebrate the Day in the Right Way Opinions

No Whitewashing of Martin Luther King’s legacy. Let’s celebrate the Day in the Right Way

The fact must be recognized and appreciated that King’s legacy is not about sentimentality and nostalgia but about action. Our job is to stand together and to create that...

Master Harold and The Boys at the Segal
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Master Harold and The Boys at the Segal

It was once banned in South Africa for its discerning take on apartheid By: Rosie Awori Warm yourselves this winter with Athol Foulard’s classic, Master Harold and The Boys....